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AP55 OXL

2006 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,441 mi
Last recorded121,441 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Sorento80,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 OXL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 121,441 miles

Brake performance not tested due to caliper hanging off (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values plate limit 0.80 failed 3.00 plus (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected bolts missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 117,306 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 109,090 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper slider boot

Nearside Rear DOOR WHEEL ARCH

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 108,797 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ENG OIL ON MIN

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear DOOR WHEEL ARCH

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 104,961 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding heavily when spun by hand

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn cable worn (3.1.5)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

top covers under trays side steps fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 100,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn cable worn (3.1.5)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

top covers under trays side steps fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 94,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Stone chips in the windscreen

Under body corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 94,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Stone chips in the windscreen

Under body corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 87,270 miles

n/s/r brake pipe on axle to flexi showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak on sump

Fail 27 Jan 2015 87,270 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r brake pipe on axle to flexi showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak on sump

Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,103 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

slight play in o/s rack end

Fail 5 Feb 2013 73,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,344 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 65,079 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,757 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 55,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,570 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,320 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres wearing down

slight mist of oil on steering rack

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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AP55 OXL is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 80,526 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP55 OXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP55 OXL is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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